AXIS bolsters US excess casualty team with Gen Re hire

AXIS Insurance, the specialty insurance business segment of  AXIS Capital Holdings, has bolstered its excess casualty capabilities in the US with a senior hire from Gen Re.

Kenneth Hosp (pictured) joins as vice president of the US excess casualty team. He will be responsible for cultivating and strengthening relationships with wholesale distribution partners, enhancing new and existing initiatives and opportunities with an emphasis on transportation business, and executing the underwriting strategy. He will be based in Alpharetta, Georgia, and will report to Britt Smith, senior vice president of US excess casualty.

Joining from Gen Re where he was most recently assistant vice president – global casualty facultative, Hosp was responsible for primary casualty and excess liability facultative reinsurance production and underwriting. He began his insurance career at State Farm Insurance followed by various underwriting roles at Markel Specialty and Dual Commercial.

“We are excited to welcome Kenny to AXIS,” said Smith. “He brings a high level of underwriting experience across a wide variety of casualty risks, as well as a broad network of existing client relationships. Additionally, Kenny’s vast knowledge of excess and surplus lines, and the highest levels of professionalism and customer service, will further set AXIS apart from the competition and ensure our continued profitable growth.”

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